As quoted on a Facebook User's page: "You have to learn to drive, really well, before you buy the sports car. And these wonderful breeds, are the Ferrari's of the dog world!"

Please do your homework and really think about your lifestyle before purchasing or adopting one of these gorgeous animals. Far too many of them populate our shelters and end up on the euthanasia list because their owners didn't do their research and let their dog suffer.

Source article reads, "Many breeds are becoming more popular on looks alone, but end up most often in the shelter when their novice owners can’t control them. Here are 12 breeds you think you might want but should probably avoid."